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Jailbird

usgb/ˈdʒeɪlbɜːrd/Volume
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Negative Connotation

The term 'jailbird' often implies a negative judgment about the person's criminal behavior.

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The old town gossip referred to the recently released man as a jailbird.
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Colloquial Use

'Jailbird' is informal and mostly used in casual speech, not in formal writing.

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At the family barbecue, Uncle Joe joked about his youth as a jailbird.
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Cultural Perception

In some cultures, calling someone a 'jailbird' can be a serious insult.

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When she called him a jailbird, everyone knew the argument had escalated.
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